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A gargoor, a traditional dome-shaped fish trap, resting on a sandy beach in the Gulf.
Culture

The Gargoor: A Guide to the Gulf's Traditional Fish Trap

Dome-shaped and baited, the gargoor has shaped coastal fishing in the Gulf for generations. Here's how it works and why it remains a symbol of maritime heritage.
Traditional dome-shaped fishing trap made of wire mesh resting on a sandy beach
Culture

Hadrah and Gargoor: The Gulf's Traditional Fishing Craft

Discover the time-honoured fishing techniques of the Arabian Gulf, from intertidal stone traps to palm-frond boats, and how this maritime knowledge is being preserved.